Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Mindy Blackford

Dr. Mindy Blackford graduated from North Shelby High School in 1998. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University in 2002 and a Doctorate of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2006. Dr. Blackford has served on the Missouri Optometric Association board of trustees since 2007, and is currently serving as Immediate Past President. In 2014, she was named MOA Young OD of the Year. Dr. Blackford resides in rural Knox County with her husband and two children. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she volunteers with the religious education program and is also involved in the Knox County PTO.